The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-30
Items from the Courts.

HE MADE LIFE UNPLEASANT FOR HER.
Alice Brooks is applicant in the Superior
Court for divorce from her husband, Samuel
Brooks to whom she was married in 1879 She
alleges uel treatment and abandonment She
says that after making life unpleasant for her
he abandoned her four years ago. and has since
neglected to make any provision for her support
Some time ago he left the State, and she claims
that she does not know where he is at present.
ARRESTED FOR HUNTING on SUNDAY.
William and Charles Hartman, father and
son, living in Perry township, were arrested
yesterday on grand jury warrant, charging
them with desecrating the Sabbath by hunting
They both gave bond for their appearance in
court Mr. Hartman claims that the indictment
was the result of spite work the part of his
enemies. He SAYS that on the day which he
is charged with hunting he went ont with his
son to train a newly purchased dog, but that
effort was made to secure any game. TIE elder
Hartman is a well known farmer Of Perry town
ship.
DEMANDING DAMAGES FOR FALSE IMPRISONMENT.
Elias Morrison and Leop old link have insti-
tuted damage suits against Ignatz Yorger. the
butcher, for s.. 600 each, charging defamation of
character on account of false imprisonment
Three weeks ago 500 was stolen from Mr.
Yorger's coat at his slaughter-house. on Fall
creek, and after making an investigation. with
the assistance of detective Thornton, he had
link aud Morrison. who were employed at the
slaughter house, arrested. When they were
taken before the Mayor there was not sufficient
evidence to warrant their being held, and they
were released
ARREST TWO SALOON KEEPERS.
Two aloon-keepers arrested yesterday
for violating the law. The first was A. Helms,
who keeps on Indiana avenue. He was charged
with selling liquor to minors. and gave bond for
his appearance before the Mayor this morning.
The other was Joe Resser, bartender in the
saloon at the corner of Noble and Washington
streets. He was arrested on a warrant charging
him with selling OF THANKSGIVING day. He re-
fused to company patrolman Dawson who
went to serve the warrant. and more officers
were called. In consequence, he was also charged
with resisting officer.
WOULDN'T ANSWER THE COURTS SUMMONS.
In the Criminal Court, yesterday, George
Williams was tried for stealing an overcoat from
William Moore, a colored man employed as
hos.ler by ex-senator Mcdonald. Moore re-
fused to answer the summons to appear
witness in the case, and yesterday afternoon
Judge Irwin issued attachment for him. He
would have been sent to jail for contempt OF
court, but Mr.. Mcdonald accompanied him to
the courtroom, and at his request Moore was re-
leased after paying the cost of the attachment
Wiiliams's case was submitted to the jury late
last even ing. Harry Hancock, who found
guilty Of stealing his Thanksgiving oysters. was
sentenced to the work house for six months.
CONTEST FOR APPOINTMENT AS ADMINISTRATIVE.
There is g contest between applicants for ap-
pointment administrator of the estate of the
late James 6. Douglass that will possibly have
to be decided blythe court. Both the wife OF
the deceased and his sister desire to administer
on the estate. The appointment, which to
have been made yesterday was deferred by the
probate clerk until to day for the purpose of as
pertaining who has the legal right to the trust.
The statute provides that the wife of the de-
ceased has the right TO act administrator. and
also SAYS that one under age shall fill the
place. The widow of the deceased IL not of age,
and the clerk has therefore hesltated about APP
pointing her. The question is whether she has
the right to name the administrator when
legally competent herself Unless the contest
Ia amicably adjusted between the widow of Mr.
Doue glass and his relatives. the question will be
81 omitted to one of the judges this morning be-
fore the letters are issued.